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The Government is preparing nationwide regulations to define how artificial intelligence may be used in educational institutions across Mozambique, including primary schools, secondary schools and universities.
The proposed regulations are at an advanced stage of preparation and are expected to be submitted to the Council of Ministers later this year for consideration and approval, according to Education and Culture Minister Samaria Tovela.
Tovela made the announcement in Maputo on the sidelines of the opening of the 4th National Conference on Distance Education, explaining that the new rules are intended to establish clear limits and principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education.
“We are working with all institutions. We have already held working meetings and the document is being prepared. It will be presented shortly and, afterwards, the regulations will be submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval,” Tovela said.
The regulations are expected to focus particularly on generative artificial intelligence tools, which can produce text, images, answers and other content based on prompts provided by users.
According to the minister, the aim is to ensure that these technologies are used ethically and responsibly, without compromising the quality of teaching and learning.
The future regulations will apply nationwide and are expected to cover all levels of the education system, from primary education to higher education.
Distance Education Reaches More Than 75,000 Students
Preliminary figures on distance education in higher education were also presented during the conference.
In 2025, around 75,200 students were enrolled in this form of study, representing 26.6% of all higher education students in the country.
Tovela said the expansion of distance education has helped widen access to learning, particularly for young people, women, workers and other citizens who face difficulties attending in-person classes.
The Government intends to continue investing in distance education as a way of expanding access to learning and strengthening skills development across the country.
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